NAME PROFILE

Hiyab

A modern derivative combining elements of Jane and Alayna, meaning 'God is gracious' or 'shining light'; a Jalayna is often seen as a radiant and creative spirit who brings a sense of harmony and joy to those around her.

Key Stats

Total births286
GenderFemale (0% / 100%)
Peak year2014
Peak generationGen A
First recorded2014
Most recent2014
Syllables2
OriginAfrican-American, English
Comeback nameNo

Popularity Trend (1910–2025)

19102025

Top States

CA — 100%AK — 0%PA — 0%ND — 0%NE — 0%

Notable People

Jalayna Lewis (Professional Fashion Model) · Jalayna Rose (Author and Inspirational Writer) · Jalayna Harris (Collegiate Track and Field Athlete) · Jalayna Moore (Gospel Recording Artist) · Jalayna Hunt (Community Advocacy Leader)

Nicknames & Diminutives

JayLaynaJay-Jay

Similar Names

Name Scout App Icon
PREMIERE MOBILE COMPANION

Get the full Name Scout experience on iOS & Android

Swipe through names with your partner, run AI-powered phonetic analysis, generate tournament brackets, and sync favorites across devices. Backed by 33,000+ names from SSA records (1910–2025).

✦ Partner Swipe Match ✦ AI Name Analysis ✦ Bracket Tournaments ✦ Offline SSA Database